Everyone except for my fellow players simply because other people has nothing to do with this activity. If they will know, they would either assume things from me and make impressions on them such as I don't handle my money well. Some people might ask for things such as why, how and the likes which would cost me time explaining. The more you limit something, the better. Only gamblers would understand what you are doing in this industry.
Some gamblers keep their gambling activities secrete from people they have close relationship with. Having it in mind that if these people know they are gamblers,it might bring down their reputation or make them look wasteful. I hide my gambling activities from my Mom the reason is that she hates gamblers and calls them irresponsible people from her own perspective.
When we talk about gambling, casinos, or betting, people's first impression is that you are losing a lot of money, in debt, and addicted to it. I think it's because this is the news they usually see on TV about gambling. The reputation of a gambler is very unpleasant to those who don't understand it and only know the negative aspects of it. Also, mostly in religious countries, it is a sin to them, and I don't have any opinion. We respect that kind of tradition. For me, it is better to hide it than be criticized by others, and you can still share it with those who gamble, as they will understand us.
In my end, it is just an insult to explain myself from others because in the first place I'm not required to do so. People will just throw judgements right off the bat. Although there will be people who'll understand this activity, but seeking for them would be a different kind of story.
